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Troy Aikman’s Free Agency Should Push NFL Networks to Stop Overpaying Old Names

"I'm not proposing we escort Aikman or Collinsworth out with a gold watch and complimentary headset. I'm asking for competition, opportunity and imagination."

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

Dan Le Batard Reflects On Barry Melrose Passing: “Something Inside Me Died With Him”

"He's reminding me of a golden time in the industry when a big-time personality introduced me to the wonder and discovery of a sport. I was following him, and he was teaching me. Something inside me died with him last night."

Taylor McGregor Shines in Confrontational Moment During Appearance on 104.3 The Score

"Apparently I'm not allowed to sit here for five minutes. I obviously couldn't Zoom and drive. So, I was looking for a place for a second. But I guess not."

Aaron Rodgers Believes ESPN is “Really Scared” Following Recent Appearance on The Pat McAfee Show

"ESPN is really scared. Because I can speak up and speak my mind. That McAfee thing [appearance] rattled their feathers."

Roger Goodell Sees NFL Games 100% Available On Broadcast Television “Continuing”

"100% of our games are available on broadcast television. I see that continuing. We want to make sure our games are available to our fans. I think that's been the magic of our success."

Fox President Notes Network Will Prioritize Renewing “Core” Sports Rights Deals

"Clearly the renewal of these rights, with baseball coming up as the earliest [in 2028], is going to be a key aspect of the entirety of Fox to renew what are core rights to us."

Shannon Sharpe, Skip Bayless Reportedly Reunite For Club Shay Shay Episode

"Sharpe and Bayless cohosted Undisputed on FS1 for nearly seven years before splitting. Sharpe left in 2023, and Bayless departed in 2024."

Barry Melrose Dies At 70: Sports Media Reacts

"The former NHL defenseman coached Wayne Gretzky's Los Angeles Kings to their first Stanley Cup Final, then spent 27 years as an ESPN analyst starting in the 1990s."

Inside Chase Daniel’s Growing Digital Network While Expanding His ESPN Profile

"If I’m doing this and spending time away from my family, there’s a reason. I want to call the best games possible and be in the best situation to talk ball and have fun with it."

Former ESPN NHL Analyst Barry Melrose Passes Away At Age 70

"Melrose's voice and character defined much of the NHL coverage on ESPN."

Keyshawn Johnson Joins VSiN For Thursday Night Football BetCast Program

"VSiN is the gold standard for sports betting content, so joining this roster was a no-brainer for me."

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."